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Class A amplifier alternative?

Hi everyone, 

I am looking for an amp with about 200-300 watt/8ohm/channel for my speakers. People say that Class A is the best to have. However, with this power, Class A amp would be super heavy (for me) The amp at this power is usually 100 lbs or higher. I wonder if there is any other solution here that doesn't compromise the sound quality? My budget is $3000 (used items). 

 

Just FYI, I once tried class D but the sound is very clinical, thin and sterile in my system. 

 

Thank you!

Huy

 

 

quanghuy147
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cakyol
940 posts
 

Parasound Hint 6 is a very good integrated exactly within your budget.

It is just about capable of 240 watts per channel into 4 ohms.

 

geof3
1,129 posts
 

I guess the obvious question, and the only way to be truly helpful is to ask what speakers are you running and what is your room like? Why do you need 2-300 class A watts into 8ohms? If it’s just to say "mine is bigger’ that's pretty much a waste of time and energy. Tell us more about your setup ad perhaps we can be more helpful?

quanghuy147 OP
79 posts
 

Thank you everyone for your valuable input. I really appreciate it!  I have noted down a list of amps suggested here, which I think is long enough :).  I will do research one by one. 

Best, 

Huy

mglik
913 posts
 

Hi Huy,

I believe the Atma-Sphere Class D mono blocks will soon be in full production.

And you can place an order now.

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